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Jacksonville Jaguars TE Julius Thomas is expected to help the offense in the red zone since he caught 13 passes and nine touchdowns in the red zone last season. The Jaguars ranked last in touchdowns (13) and completion percentage (39.1%) in the red zone last season.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas received one of the bigger contracts this offseason and should be one of the main targets in the passing game this season. His fantasy value will take a hit because of his quarterback, but he could still be a No. 1 tight end in most leagues.

Fantasy Tip: It does not appear that Thomas is dealing with a serious injury but could be held out until training camp. Thomas may see a small dip in his fantasy value since he joined the Jaguars but should still be a starting option in fantasy leagues.

Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars TE Julius Thomas's five-year deal is worth $46 million, with $24 million guaranteed and a $6 million signing bonus. He will make $9 million, $6 million, $7 million, $8.5 million and $9 million, respectively, over the course of his contract, including an annual $100,000 workout bonus.

Updating a previous report, the Jacksonville Jaguars and free-agent TE Julius Thomas (Broncos) reached an undisclosed multi-year agreement Monday, March 9, which will pay Thomas around $9 million per season, according to reports.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas is a wealthy man, and his fantasy appeal should remain the same despite the fact he is moving from a Peyton Manning-led offense to one led by Blake Bortles. Thomas will remain in the Top 3 in his position among the fantasy ranks, but a decrease in touchdowns wouldn't be shocking moving from Denver to Jacksonville.

Free-agent TE Julius Thomas (Broncos) is set to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to sources. No contract terms were disclosed. The deal cannot be finalized until free agency opens on Tuesday, March 10.

Fantasy Tip: If the news is true, Blake Bortles just landed an offensive weapon for his lineup. Thomas will be among the top tight ends in the NFL next season and should retain most of his fantasy value.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas is the No. 1 tight end target in free agency this year, and he's one of the most intriguing overall free agents, too. Were Thomas' big numbers the last several years more of a product of Peyton Manning and the Denver offense? Thomas is an imposing physical receiving tight end, so he should have success wherever he goes, but be careful not to overvalue him. In Denver, his fantasy value relied heavily on touchdowns, so if his new team isn't as potent in the red zone, he could be a disappointment as a TE1.

Fantasy Tip: The Jaguars need a red zone target for Blake Bortles, and if he ends up in Jacksonville, he should see enough looks to retain his TE1 status, even if his overall numbers decline a bit from the past couple of seasons.

Fantasy Tip: If Thomas lands in Oakland, he would immediately become one of Derrick Carr's top targets, especially in the red zone. He probably won't put up the numbers he did in Denver, but Thomas should still be considered a TE1 as long as he remains healthy.

Denver Broncos impending free-agent TE Julius Thomas could very well be on his way out of Denver this offseason, which would leave a big void for Denver, especially in the red zone. Before Thomas was injured last season, he led the NFL in red zone touchdowns with nine. He was second in the league with a 77 percent touchdown rate in the red zone. Following the injury, the Broncos ended the regular season with a 62 percent touchdown frequency in the red zone.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas will certainly be missed if he does leave Denver, which seems likely. He'll be a big red zone threat no matter who he plays for in 2015 and should retain TE1 status barring any health setbacks this offseason.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas' fantasy value would take a sharp hit shifting from one of the best offenses in the league to one of the worst. Regardless of where he lands, he'll be in the top tier of tight ends taken in traditional drafts.

Denver Broncos impending free-agent TE Julius Thomas is unlikely to be re-signed by the team, as his market value will likely exceed what the Broncos are willing to pay. The Broncos tried to sign Thomas to a five-year, $40 million extension last summer, but he wasn't comfortable with the guaranteed money and structuring.

Fantasy Tip: It'll be interesting to see where Thomas lands if he bolts Denver. Not having Peyton Manning throwing to him could negatively affect his value, which is heavily dependent on touchdowns. Be careful not to overvalue Thomas in this year's drafts if he leaves. If Thomas does leave Denver, Virgil Green will be more heavily involved, as would Jacob Tamme, if they both re-sign. Green is more important to the running game, though. Tamme could be worth a flier as a backup tight end if Manning returns.

Free-agent TE Julius Thomas (Broncos) has some likely interest from the Atlanta Falcons, who are looking for an upgrade at the spot this offseason.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas only had 489 yards receiving a year ago but he scored 12 touchdowns. There is no question Thomas is one of the top TE threats out there, and he figures to get a ton of free agent interest. Thomas is a strong TE1 option.

Denver Broncos impending free-agent TE Julius Thomas and his agent, Frank Bauer, don't have any meetings scheduled with the team heading into the NFL Scouting Combine. Apparently Thomas wants to test the free-agent markets when he's eligible March 10.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas might wind up signing a contract extension with the Broncos after he tests the free-agent waters. After all, it might not get better than having Peyton Manning throwing you passes, if Manning in fact returns. Even if Thomas leaves Denver, he should be considered in the top tier (or very near it) of tight ends. Be careful not to overspend in drafts, though, if he enters a less favorable offensive situation on the open market.

Denver Broncos impending free-agent TE Julius Thomas is more likely to receive a long-term deal before the start of free agency March 10 than impending free-agent WR Demaryius Thomas, who is a candidate for the franchise tag. Julius Thomas wants to be compensated as one of the best at his position after becoming the first tight end in history with at least 12 touchdowns in back-to-back seasons.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas is among the better tight end talents for fantasy football owners. If he remains in Denver with Peyton Manning likely returning for another year, he should once again be among the elite tight ends. However, be careful not to overspend for him, as his TDs carry his fantasy value.

Free-agent TE Julius Thomas' (Broncos) agent has made it clear to the Denver Broncos that Thomas is looking to be among the highest-paid tight ends in the league.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas certainly played like he should be among the richer tight ends last season, but ankle woes have hindered him the last two seasons. He's likely to be among the top three tight ends off the board in traditional drafts.

Denver Broncos impending free-agent TE Julius Thomas discussed with Woody Paige and Les Shapiro on The Sports Show Friday, Jan. 30, the chances of him returning to the Broncos. "I really don't know. To be perfectly honest, it hasn't even been discussed for me yet," Thomas said. He did go on to say he'd love to come back, but he mentioned there are several important factors when determining where he'll sign.

Fantasy Tip: Until we know where Thomas signs, his value remains up in the air for the 2015 fantasy football season.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas has been one of the top tight ends in football the last couple of seasons, but he is going to be a free agent, and his value could take a significant hit if Peyton Manning decides to retire or if he signs with another team.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas ($6,600, 13.2% of cap) hasn't done much at all since injuring his ankle more than a month ago against the St. Louis Rams. It'd be a big leap of faith to trust him at FantasyScore this weekend against the Colts, even though he put up three touchdowns against the same team back in Week 1.

Fantasy Tip: Peyton Manning isn't the only Broncos player that was helped by the team's bye week. Thomas ($6,600, 13.2% of cap) also rested up last week and appears closer to full strength. However, are you willing to risk finding out if he's back to top form in daily games when you could easily go with Rob Gronkowski or Jason Witten? So much has changed since Orange Julius scored three TDs against the Indianapolis Colts back in the season opener.

Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) said the team's off week last week was big for him to be able to rest his ankle injury heading into the divisional round matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. "I feel better," Thomas said following Monday's workout. "(I was) able to loosen things up a little bit and start to have a little more movement out there, so it's definitely coming along." Thomas scored three touchdowns against the Colts in Week 1 when he was fully healthy.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas ($6,600, 13.2% of cap) has been an afterthought since returning from his injury, and he wasn't even targeted by Peyton Manning in the regular season finale against the Oakland Raiders. This weekend against the Colts, don't expect Thomas to be as involved as he was in the first matchup against Indy, and he remains a pretty risky FantasyScore selection for the time being, despite the good matchup against the Colts.

Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) is hoping an extra week off will help him with his ankle rehab. Thomas has just three catches since spraining his ankle in Week 11 after catching 12 touchdowns in the first nine games. "I definitely needed this bye," Thomas said. "I'm looking forward to it. It'll just give me an opportunity to focus on rehab. When you're practicing and playing, it's kind of hard. It's a little bit of give and take. So this next week, it'll be big for me from a recovery standpoint." Thomas thinks he'll have more of an impact in the team's next game with the extra rest, and he plans on "looking like the guy I used to be."

Fantasy Tip: Thomas hasn't helped his fantasy football owners out at all in the last month-plus. The extra rest could do him wonders, though, and there may not be many playable FantasyScore tight ends to choose from next weekend aside from Thomas.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas appears to be nearing full health, but he remains a bit of a question mark in the team's suspect passing offense of late. However, the nice matchup against the Raiders could propel him to have his best game since spraining his ankle over a month ago.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas caught only two passes Monday night, but the good news is he was targeted six times. He looks to be getting closer to full health with his ankle, so he should be considered at FantasyScore, especially since he had two TDs the first time Denver played the Oakland Raiders.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas ($5,555) had just two catches (six targets) for 33 yards in the loss Monday night. He hasn't looked right since injuring his ankle over a month ago, and he probably shouldn't even be trusted again next week at FantasyScore against the Oakland Raiders.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas ($6,500) is a risky play this week versus a tough defense against tight ends. He hasn't scored since Week 10 and the Cincinnati Bengals have allowed just five touchdowns to the position through 14 games.

Fantasy Tip: Both Thomases should be on the field Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. Demaryius Thomas ($8,100) is the safer play, even if the Broncos continue to run the ball more. Julius Thomas ($6,500) could be getting closer to 100 percent health, but he remains a bit of a risk until we see results on the field.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas' FantasyScore price has dropped since his injury, and he now costs just $6,500. It may be the time to take a chance on him again in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals if he's back to full health.

Fantasy Tip: Both Thomases' fantasy values have been hurting recently because of the Broncos' lack of passing lately. Julius Thomas ($6,500) has seen his FantasyScore salary drop due to injury, too. Starting Julius Thomas probably is still a bit of a risk, but it was nice to see him play more snaps in Week 15. Demaryius Thomas ($8,100) may be too expensive for our taste if the Broncos continue to favor the running game.

Fantasy Tip: Green's excellent run-blocking ability has led to his increased playing time, as well as Thomas' injury. Thomas ($6,500) should start to see more snaps as he gets closer to 100 percent health, though. Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals may not be the time to put full trust back in Thomas, though, as the Bengals have held tight ends to an average of just 3.48 fantasy points in the last four weeks.

Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) had a full practice Friday, Dec. 12, his first full workout since suffering a left ankle injury Nov. 16 in the loss to the St. Louis Rams. Thomas was active in Week 14 but didn't play a single snap, and he's probable for Week 15 against the San Diego Chargers. Unless he suffers a setback in pre-game workouts, Thomas is expected to play against the Chargers and have close to his usual workload.

Fantasy Tip: Surely a full workload will make those wondering whether to spend $6,500 on Thomas at FantasyScore more comfortable with that decision. However, it remains to be seen if that'll be the case. Until we know more, consider Thomas a pretty risky option for your tight end spot.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas should be part of the offense after not receiving any offensive snaps in Week 14. Thomas will be facing a San Diego Chargers defense that has struggled against tight ends over the past two weeks. Thomas is an attractive option on FantasyScore if owners are willing to pay $6,500 for him.

Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) continued to practice on a limited basis Thursday, Dec. 11, but he said he has had "a much better week" than recent weeks.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas ($6,500) remains a pretty risky commodity at FantasyScore, even though he was active last week. Thomas didn't play a single snap in Week 14, and he could be severely limited against the San Diego Chargers if he does play. Jacob Tamme is also banged up and isn't guaranteed to play in Week 15.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas ($6,500) expects to play against the San Diego Chargers in Week 15. However, he remains a pretty risky FantasyScore selection after being active and not playing any snaps last week.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas ($6,500) was limited in practice Wednesday, so that's a good sign early in the week. However, he was active in Week 14 and didn't even get on the field, so you have to be worried about how much he'll actually play against the Chargers. Also, San Diego has held their own against tight ends this year, so it may be safer to hold off on Thomas for another week at FantasyScore.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas was active for the Week 14 but did not receive any snaps because of the injury. Owners will need to see what he is able to do during practice this week before deciding on their lineup. Thomas costs $6,500 on FantasyScore but is a risky option to use because of the injury.

Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) did not play a single snap in Week 14, despite running a practice route in pregame warmups that convinced the coaches to activate him. However, head coach John Fox said Thomas could have played if needed. "He got a week better," said Fox. "He's healing. He was close. We went with having him active but not (with the) intention of playing him. If we needed him, he could have played."

Fantasy Tip: Thomas should be a better option on FantasyScore in Week 15.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas is a risky option for owners on FantasyScore at $7,200, because he could be limited by his ankle injury and is facing a tough Buffalo Bills defense. Owners may want to consider using another option at tight end or will have to lower their expectations for Thomas this week.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas was able to practice this week and could have a chance to play this week but there is no guarantee. Owners will need to check the inactive list to see if he is playing. Thomas costs $7,200 on FantasyScore, but owners may want to consider using a healthier option at the position.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas ($7,200) is an extremely risky prospect for your FantasyScore lineups this weekend, especially with the Broncos playing an afternoon game. Jacob Tamme ($3,100) is nicked up, too, and he hasn't taken advantage of his opportunities with Thomas out, anyway.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas appears to have a good chance to play in Week 14 unless he suffers a setback. Thomas is a risky option to use on FantasyScore at $7,200 because of the injury, and he would be facing a Kansas City Chiefs defense that has played well against opposing tight ends.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas appears to be on track to play this week, but owners should still monitor his status. Thomas has a price tag of $7,200 on FantasyScore but could be an injury risk since the injury could affect his play.

Fantasy Tip: If Thomas can play this week, he will cost $7,200 in FantasyScore. You should be careful before spending that much, because Thomas may not be at full strength. Check back later in the week to see how much work Thomas is able to get in at practice.